Pouch, Food Hatch, Gemini X
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
- Summary
- Zippered pouches like this one allowed astronauts to secure equipment inside the spacecraft during the mission. This one was used to store food packets inside the Gemini X spacecraft. In the weightless and cramped confines of an orbiting spacecraft, small objects need secure locations so as not to hinder the work of the astronauts when not being used. NASA also used Velcro on small items for short term attachment to the inside of the spacecraft.
- NASA transferred this pouch to the Museum in 1968.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19680326000
- Type
- EQUIPMENT-Containers
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Rubberized Nylon, Plastic, Nylon, Paper, Ink, Steel
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 42.2 x 6.4 x 26.7cm (16 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.)
- Record ID
- nasm_A19680326000
Grey vinyl with zipper on side; rigid frame.
